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Medieval Literature Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

What are some commonly known facts or details about King Arthur?

Common Known Ideas of King Arthur: - Knights of the Round Table - Lancelot - Queen Guinevere - Camelot - Excalibur, etc…

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Written by an unknown bard Best English example of Medieval Romance Tale of a legendary knight of King Arthur’s Court Sir Gawain is admired but not invulnerable

Medieval Romance 1. Earliest romances were always in verse (poetry) 2. Glamorized castle life – festivals, feasts, knights in armor, courtly love 3. Picturesque language, vivid descriptions, penetrating characterizations, skillful structure, sensitive recreation of drama, color and pageantry of medieval life

Medieval Romance (continued) 4. Embody ideals of chivalry 5. Set in a remote place and time 6. Emphasize rank or social distinctions 7. Convey a sense of the supernatural

Medieval Romance (continued) 8. Hero engaged in pure adventure 9. Loose structure, lacking unity 10. Love is a major plot element 11. Features spontaneous, unmotivated fighting

As you read, focus on … Plot Setting Conflicts Theme Elements of Medieval Romance